Egypt’s capital city is found in the north of the country, sprawled out across both sides of the mighty River Nile as it makes its way to the Mediterranean Sea. A traditionally bustling African capital, Cairo juxtaposes the ancient and the modern, with the ancient sites of the Great Sphynx and Pyramids of Giza sitting against the backdrop of modern highrise buildings, narrow streets and seemingly endless tracts of housing. Visitors who choose to spend a few days here at the start of the trip will be amply rewarded, with the chance to visit the aforementioned ancient historical sites, as well as the Grand Egyptian Museum, ancient bazaars and significant Islamic art and heritage sites. There are plenty of excellent places to stay across the city, with a number of renowned international hotel chains boasting superb locations on the banks of the Nile. As the start and end point for all trips to Egypt, we generally recommend spending two nights in Cairo at the start of a trip and then, depending on flight departure times, one night at the end.
All of the trips we create for Cairo are designed and tailored specifically for you. We create each trip from a blank piece of paper, building the holiday you had dreamed, using our experience, knowledge and contacts to design the ultimate experience.
Below are some of examples of trips in Cairo that we have created, designed to showcase the destination, our expertise and create some inspiration.
10 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £8,500pp
Experience the wonders of the best of Egypt with private tours of Cairo, the history of Luxor and a five-star Nile cruise on a traditional dahabiya on this unforgettable adventure.
15 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £15,800pp
Experience the wonders of the Middle East with private stargazing in Wadi Rum, a five-star Nile cruise on a traditional dahabiya, and guided tours through Amman, Petra, and the captivating open-air museum of Luxor.
Duration: 10 Days
Guide Price: £8,500pp
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Experience the wonders of the best of Egypt with private tours of Cairo, the history of Luxor and a five-star Nile cruise on a traditional dahabiya on this unforgettable adventure.
Often referred to as “The World’s Greatest Museum”, historic Luxor is a monument to the successes and excesses of ancient Egypt and is packed with temples, statues and monuments to the Kings and Queens who ruled for over 3000 years. The town itself is a pleasant enough place to stay, with a handful of very good hotels and most visitors will spend a night or two here depending on their interest in exploring and the exact itinerary their cruise ship offers.
Africa’s longest and most iconic river, The Nile is a key source of life as it flows from its (widely accepted) source at Jinja in Uganda, through South and North Sudan and finally into Egypt, where 95% of the population live within a few kilometres of its banks. As well as offering an invaluable source of water for irrigation and household use, it also passes through one of the world’s most significant historical treasure troves – The Valley of the Kings.
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